Product Group Manager - Variable Speed Technology

Product Group Manager – Variable Speed Technology

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to Global Business Line Leader - Material Movement & Specialty Solutions.

The work model for the role is:
Hybrid.

Your role and responsibilities:

The Product Group Manager – Variable Speed Technology will be responsible for driving strategic simplification of the product portfolio by maintaining service level agreement (SLA) metrics and standard processes, and leading market and competitive intelligence efforts. This role will also be responsible for creating market and product requirement documents to support new product innovation and vitality initiatives. The role will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Sales, to keep teams accountable and achieve optimal business outcomes.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Drive NEMA Motors Variable Speed Technology portfolio strategy and product line simplification by optimizing SKU rationalization, portfolio segmentation, margin performance, and alignment with customer and business growth objectives.
• Establish and improve product management operating processes through SLA governance, standardized workflows, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and accountability.
• Lead market intelligence and strategic planning efforts by analyzing customer needs, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities to guide product positioning, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Champion innovation and team performance by leading product managers, developing market-driven product requirements, supporting new product development initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver business results.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 12 years progressive experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 14 of progressive experience in B2B product management, product marketing, commercialization, or portfolio management within industrial manufacturing. Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline – preferred.
• Deep knowledge of motors or rotating equipment, with experience in OEM, HVAC, pump, compressor, or other motor-driven equipment applications – preferred.
• Demonstrated success in product portfolio strategy, market analysis, new product commercialization, and leading cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth and profitability.
• Strong business and financial acumen with exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and influence skills.
• Proficiency with product management and business tools, like SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, AI-enabled market intelligence platforms;
  Lean 6 Sigma, PMP and/or Product Management certifications are a plus.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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